Inspection template in the LeanSuite app
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Motor and gearbox inspection checklist
Monthly condition check of motors and gearboxes.
The full question list
The 11 questions in the inspection
Every question is answered Yes, No or N/A. Each No is flagged and asks for a photo and a comment, so the finding arrives with its evidence.
Motor
- 1The motor runs without unusual noise or vibration
- 2Housing and cooling fins are clean and clear
- 3Terminal box is closed and undamaged
- 4Temperature feels normal and there is no burning smell
Gearbox
- 5Oil level is correct and the oil is clean
- 6There is no oil leak at seals or joints
- 7Breather is clean and in place
- 8Noise and vibration are normal
Mounting and guards
- 9Mounting bolts are tight
- 10Coupling and guards are in place and in good condition
- 11Alignment looks right and belts or chains have the right tension
When to use it
- Once a month.
- The person responsible for the area or equipment answers each question on the spot.
- Each record starts with: Equipment ID.
How it is scored
The template is built with points per answer and a pass mark of 90. In this library every audit is set to pass at 80 and every inspection at 90. Each submitted inspection shows its score and pass or fail, and every No is flagged with its photo and comment.
Change the points or the pass mark after you clone it. How rules and scoring work.
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Use this template in LeanSuite
It is ready in the Template Marketplace inside Lean Creator as “Motor and Gearbox Inspection”. Clone it into your plant, change any question, then schedule it to a person, role or asset with reminders. Auditors complete it on a phone or tablet, with photo evidence where required.
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